Principal:
Alberto Bernardi:
1146 Anna Maria Avenue
Innisfil Ontario L9S 4X5
Phone: (705) 431-5950 Fax: (705) 431-7921
Email: [email protected]
Vice-Principals:
Liselle Prickett:
Doug Woods:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT: http://nss.scdsb.on.ca
MID-SEMESTER REPORTS
Students will be bringing home their mid-semester report cards on Thursday, April 30th. If you have
any concerns about your student’s progress, please call any member of the administration or Mr. Rob
Poissant, the Guidance Chair.
As we draw closer to the end of the school year, we remind students that even though the weather is more conducive to being
outside, our classes continue until final evaluations June 18-24. There is still half the semester, with all related assignments and
evaluations of student performance to conduct, and final examinations/performance tasks worth 30% of the final mark to
complete before those summer holidays begin.
REPORTING OF STUDENT ABSENCES & LATES
It is very important that you notify our Attendance Office to report and verify your child's absences. You can notify
us in any of the following ways :
1. E-mail our Attendance Hotline at [email protected]
2. Call our Attendance Office at (705) 431-5950 Ext. 40281
3. Send a note to the Attendance Office.
4. If your child is going to be late please call the office and indicate what approximate time
they will be arriving and have them sign in at the office.
Extended Absences:
If your child is going to be away for an extended period of time, we require an Extended Absence form
to be completed PRIOR to the absence (where possible). Extended absences for all but medical reasons are strongly
discouraged, particularly at this point in the semester, but if unavoidable, parents/guardians are reminded that it is the student’s
and parents’ responsibility to get caught up on the work missed.
2015-2016 School Year
Course selections for the 2015-2016 school year were due Monday February 16th. Any changes to course
selections must be made in guidance.
Summer School 2015
Summer school will be running through the Learning Centres again this year. Sign-up
will be available in May. Please check www.thelearningcentres.com for information.
Sign-Up information will be available in guidance and on our school webpage once
information has been released.
Commencement 2015
Commencement is Thursday June 25th from 6:30-8:30pm. Invitations were sent out to all
potential graduates in February. Please contact guidance if you did not receive an invitation. As
a reminder to all families of graduates: priority seating is available to two guests per graduate.
Additional seating will be available, however, we request that you please limit these extra guests
to ensure that each graduate’s family members are able to attend.
Grad Gown
All potential graduates must rent their grad gowns in guidance by the 2015 Grad Breakfast, held on Tuesday June
2nd, 2015 : gown rental is $25. All potential graduates who plan on attending commencement must rent a gown.
Grad gowns rentals can be made in guidance (cash or cheque).
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Community Service Hours
All Ontario students must complete 40 hours of Community Service to earn their Ontario Secondary School
Diploma. Potential graduates have until May 29th to submit their hours. Meeting this due date will automatically
enter students into an annual draw.
Reminder: Students starting grade 9 in 2015 will be able to start earning Community Service Hours during July and
August! Keep your eyes open for volunteer opportunities in your area.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The Special Education Department is reminding students with IEPs to talk to their teachers about June exams and
remind them of the accommodations that they would like. Examples of accommodations are; extra time, computer
use, Kurzweil reading program, Scribes (mainly for students in locally developed level classes), enlarged copies of
exams. If you have any further questions please talk to your Special Education Resource Teacher. Exam
accommodations must be discussed before June.
Also, students are reminded to use the resource room (room 120) if they need extra support in their classes for
tests, assignments or day to day work. Do not wait for a test before coming to get help.
GRADE 9 MATH EQAO ASSESSMENT-GRADE 9 ACADEMIC AND APPLIED
(SEMESTER 2)
On Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10, students in grade 9 applied and academic
mathematics courses will be participating in the province-wide Grade 9 Assessment of
Mathematics.
This assessment, administered by Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO),
measures each student’s achievement against the expectations of The Ontario Curriculum. The
results show how each student performed in relation to the provincial standard. EQAO results
are an additional tool to help students, parents and schools evaluate student progress. They
provide valuable information that supports strategies for improving the quality of public education in Ontario.
NANTYR SHORES MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
Nanty Shores is part of a mental health initiative within the Simcoe County District School Board. This year we have created a
Mental Health Team within the school and a Mental Health Plan to promote positive mental health and wellness amongst our
staff and students. As part of this initiative, Nanty Shores is celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week from May 4 to 11 and
we have organized various events and activities taking place within the school and with community mental health partners as
well.
On May 7th we will be having a dramatic presentation of a Canadian play written by Tom Slater, called “A Permanent
Solution.” This play uses characters in high school to discuss the issues of depression and suicide in teens. “A Permanent
Solution” brings to light the struggles, impact and danger of letting mental health problems continue without help and support
from friends, family and the community. It focuses on the benefit of talking about mental health problems and connecting with
others for support.
Following the presentation, students will participate in a classroom discussion about the production, mental health and school
and community supports. This guided discussion was created by The Suicide Awareness Council, the Canadian Mental Health
Association and the Upper Grand District School Board. The discussions will be led by teachers, guidance counsellors or
school/community mental health professionals. Additional supports will be available to students on an individual basis as
needed.
If you have any questions or concerns or if you would like more information about this presentation, please contact Liselle
Prickett at 705-431-5950 extension 40824.
EDUCATION WEEK – CELEBRATING PUBLIC EDUCATION
Education Week, May 4 to 8, is a province-wide celebration of student achievement and excellence in education. It
is an opportunity to recognize the work and accomplishments of Ontario’s publicly-funded schools. Many schools
host special events during Education Week.
NANTYR HOST RELAY FOR LIFE
RELAY FOR LIFE: Nantyr Shores S.S. is proud to announce that we are running a
Relay For Life event at Nantyr Shores on Friday, May 22nd from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m.
We are encouraging ALL students and staff to join a team and participate. We would
also love community involvement which could come in the form of team participation,
sponsoring a team member, food and drink donations, Silent Auction Item donation,
musical performance on our stage, or your time to help at the event itself.
If you are interested in helping in any way, please contact our Event Chair, Cheyenne
Kenwell at [email protected] or our Staff Advisor, Amy Kalbfleisch at
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[email protected].
The simplest way for you to help in our Relay For Life efforts is to make a donation on-line @
www.relayforlife.ca/NantyrshoresSS. Here you can search for a particular team or team member, OR donate to our general
fund. Thanks so much for your support!
ECOs Updates
After years of hard work by staff, students and administration, the goals of the Claire Philp Memorial
Solar Panel Project have finally become realized. Installation began over the March Break and the
finishing touches continue into the Spring. Nantyr is proud to be home to the second largest solar panel
project in the County.
Each year, Nantyr Shores applies to be certified as an Ontario EcoSchool. As the only high school
participating in Simcoe County, Nantyr has been honoured to receive Silver recognition for the past four
years. We continue to strive for Gold as we improve in areas related to energy use, leadership, waste
minimization, school ground greening, stewardship and curriculum.
Recently, Busch Systems approached the School Board to become a community partner with a local high
school in order to deliver an improved waste management system. Of course, they were directed to
Nantyr where organics collection is already taking place and, with the new sorting stations, the success of
the program is sure to continue!
Lastly, please consider contributing to our Scrap Metal Drive. Donations can be made to the school in
support of the Enviroventure program and their annual trip to the White Mountains. The drive will continue
until the end of April.
GET READY TO GENERATE SOME EXCITEMENT!
The Simcoe County District School Board has partnered with AMP Solar Group and
Potential Solar to install solar panels on the rooftops of 41 schools across the County,
generating over 4 mW. The 41 schools were successful applications approved by the
Ontario Power Authority as part of the Feed In Tariff (FIT) program, producing renewable
energy to feed the provincial energy grid. As part of this partnership, students will be able
to monitor the energy produced at their school and compare it to other schools in the
County as well as other schools in Ontario. Students will have access to real data that can
be used in the classroom. Students will also have opportunities to engage in solar and
renewable energy workshops and presentations at their school. The preparation for
construction will commence March 11 and will be fully operational by the end of July. Revenue generated through this program
will be used to enhance environmental learning opportunities for staff and students and expand on energy conservation efforts
in our building. For more information, please contact the SCDSB Environmental Systems Coordinator, Jessica Kukac at 705734-6363 extension 11514.
PROM 2015
It Was Enchanting To Meet You
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Tickets: ESTIMATED $65.00- $70.00 /Person
4:30 p.m.: Arrival
5:45 p.m.: Dinner
9:45 p.m.: Last Dance
10:00 p.m.: Prom Ends (Please pick up students by 10 pm)
This is a school sponsored event which means that the Nanty Shores’ Code of Conduct and
Behavioral Expectations will be in place just as they are at school and at other school
related events. Police and staff will be monitoring students as they enter the Prom and through the evening. Please
note that students and guests will not be admitted if they violate the school’s Code of Conduct. Students who are
under the influence of alcohol or other illegal substances will not be admitted and parents will be contacted to come
and pick them up. The meal and room rental are prepaid; the ticket price will not be refunded if for any reason a
student and/or guest is sent home or cannot attend.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for ensuring the safe transportation of their child and their child’s guest to and
from Tangle Creek.
The administration and staff of Nantyr Shores has not organized nor does it sanction any before or after Prom
events. Any events held before or after the Prom, including all transportation arrangements, have been externally
organized and are not the responsibility of the school. This promises to be an exciting evening for our grade twelve
students. By working collaboratively with parents, we can make this a safe evening that will make everyone proud of
our Tritons.
GREAT NEWS FROM THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT!
Two of our Grade 12 students, Jessica Wernick & Nathan Renz, have won the Nottawasaga Futures Business Plan
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Competition!
They put together an awesome plan for a local food truck business, NJ Foods. They received awards from Simcoe County, the
MPP and the MP at the prestigious annual South Simcoe Business awards.
This is a great accomplishment and we are very proud of our Tritons!
THANK YOU!!!
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Dollarama Canada for their support of history students at the school. Dollarama donated
$100 to help students purchase items to build their trench projects!! Thank you Dollarama!!
ON SALE!
Yearbooks Are On Sale. Don't Forget to Buy Your 2014-2015 School Yearbook. Please Send
Order Form and Money to Mr. Novakovich
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES – ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING AND PREPARE FOR
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
Grade 11 and 12 students at Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) high schools have the option of taking
Advanced Placement (AP) courses. There are now 12 high schools offering more courses for the 2015-16 school
year. The courses are designed to cover the Ontario Curriculum, while providing accelerated and advanced level
programming to prepare students to write American College Board examinations. The goal of the AP Program is to
provide students with the opportunity to enhance their learning beyond the secondary school curriculum and enable
advanced standing when applying to post-secondary institutions. For more information and a list of courses offered,
visit: http://www.scdsb.on.ca/Programs/Pages/Advanced-Placement.aspx.
SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE SCHOOL BUS DELAY NOTIFICATIONS
Did
you know you can subscribe to receive school bus delay notifications from the
Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium? Sign up on the Consortium’s
website: https://scstc.ca/Subscriptions and remember that you can also follow the
Consortium on Twitter @SCSTC_SchoolBus.
TECHNOLOGY IN SCDSB CLASSROOMS
Today’s students have grown up with technology—it’s a regular part of their daily lives. By
bringing educational technology into the classroom, we can tap into our students’ interests and
build on their developing skills to create vibrant learning environments that are innovative,
creative and engaging.
Read more about how the SCDSB is supporting technology-enabled learning environments
while at the same time protecting student privacy and personal information. Visit
www.scdsb.on.ca, click on ‘Programs’ and then ‘Learning & Technology.’
DO YOU WANT TO RECOGNIZE A STAR AT YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL?
Our employee recognition program, SCDSB STARS, provides the opportunity for
members of the school community to nominate an outstanding teacher, custodian,
educational assistant, early childhood educator, administrator, office staff, etc. who has
done something wonderful to support students in our system. We have recognized over
100 SCDSB STARS so far!
Nominees will be informed of the nomination and the staff person will receive a
personalized thank you card and commemorative lapel pin from our Director of Education. It’s just one way to
recognize the shining stars in our education system who make a difference every day in our schools, facilities and
classrooms. Nominate an outstanding staff person by visiting www.scdsb.on.ca and clicking on ‘Staff’, then ‘SCDSB
Stars.’
INFORMATION FROM THE SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH
UNIT REGARDING MEASLES
With the recent cases of measles in Ontario, the local public health unit is encouraging
parents to ensure their child’s immunizations are up to date. According to the Ontario
Ministry of Health, children who are in school should have received two doses of the
MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) vaccine; the first dose after their first birthday and the
second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. Anyone born in 1970 or after should also ensure that
they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine. Those born before 1970 are
assumed to be immune as they were likely exposed to measles as a child.
According to the immunization records that the health unit currently has on file for all school age children in Simcoe
and Muskoka, about 85% of children have received two doses of MMR vaccine. It is important to notify the health
unit if your child receives immunizations at your health care provider so that their immunization record can be
updated at the health unit.
Measles is a contagious virus that spreads very easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing and even
talking. Symptoms begin with fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes followed a few days later by a red rash around
the face which spreads to the chest, arms and legs. Approximately 10% of people with measles will develop
complications such as ear infections, pneumonia or encephalitis, which can lead to seizures, deafness, mental
disabilities or death.
For more information, please visit the health unit’s website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org or call Health
Connection at 705-721-7520 or toll free at 1-877-721-7520.
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CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES IN SIMCOE COUNTY
Kinark Child and Family Services is a local children’s mental health organization providing individual, family and
group counselling services for children and youth with mental health issues. Kinark also supports children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. In terms of community mental health services, Kinark offers
specialized treatment including Multi-Systemic Therapy, Crisis Services, Residential Treatment, Day Treatment,
Respite Programs, SNAP (Stop Now and Plan), and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program). The Kinark Intake
number is 1-888-454-6275. The Barrie office number is 705-726-8861 and the Midland office number is 705-5263708.
New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children’s mental health agency funded through the Ministry
of Child and Youth Services. Their head office is in Barrie with other offices in Collingwood, Orillia, Bradford,
Cookstown and Alliston. New Path offers a full range of community-based programs for clients aged 7 to 18 and
their families. These programs include office-based counselling and long term youth and family counselling. They
also have school-based mental health workers in elementary schools in Innisfil, Alliston, Bradford, Collingwood and
Orillia. Their Early Years program services clients aged 0 to 6 and is based out of the Barrie location. New Path also
has a Multi-Disciplinary Consultation Clinic for children up to 18 years of age with complex needs who require a
psychiatric and/or psychological consultation. More information about the above mentioned programs can be found
by contacting New Path’s central intake department at 705-725-7656.
APRIL 30 EVENT FOR PARENTS HIGHLIGHTS SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY,
CYBERBULLYING AND DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP
On Thursday, April 30, all Simcoe County District School Board parents and students are invited
to attend an evening event with Chris Vollum. Chris, a well-known speaker on the topic of social
media, will speak about the potential of online communication among youth and how to use it for
positive and meaningful connections. His talk will help parents develop the skills to communicate
with their children and minimize the risk of bullying, cyber-bullying and loss of reputation. He will
highlight opportunities and platforms with which students may build a positive social presence
and reputation. The event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Nantyr Shores Secondary
School, 1146 Anna Maria Ave. in Innisfil. If parents and students are not able to attend in
person, the presentation will also be livestreamed via the following link:
https://plus.google.com/events/cs0u4bms6ofivnft85phtt7o88c.
This event is brought to you by a Ministry of Education’s Parents Reaching Out Grant to support
parent engagement.
REGISTER NOW FOR SPRING 2015 TRIPLE P PARENTING PROGRAMS
The SCDSB’s Continuing Education Department, in partnership with Parents as Partners, is pleased to offer new
spring Parenting Programs available April through June. These are free for all parents who have children in school.
For more information, visit the Learning Centres website at http://thelearningcentres.com/ and then click on ‘Parent’.
CIRCLE OF LEARNING PARENT ACADEMY - FREE WORKSHOPS TO HELP YOU BOOST
YOUR CHILD’S SUCCESS
As a parent/guardian, you were your child’s first teacher and you are still his or her MOST
important teacher. Your involvement in your child’s education has an impact on success.
Register to attend workshops throughout the year designed to help you support your
child’s learning and development.
Upcoming workshops include:
April: Math 101 - all parents can support their children in math
May: Resilience: Nine things kids need from their families, schools, and communities
Find workshop dates, times, descriptions and register online at
www.scdsb.on.ca/circleoflearning.
The Circle of Learning Parent Academy is hosted by the Simcoe County District School
Board’s Parent Involvement Committee and made possible with the support of the Ministry of Education through a
Parents Reaching Out Grant.
HOMEWORK HELP FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 TO 10
Homework Help is a free online math help resource for students in Grades 7 to 10. Homework Help
provides free, live one-on-one tutoring from Ontario teachers Sunday to Thursday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The program is funded by the Ontario government and administered by TVO's Independent Learning
Centre. To log in, students will need to register with their Ontario Education Number (OEN), found at the
top of their report card near their name. For more information, visit https://homeworkhelp.ilc.org/.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS
The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is the regulatory body for Ontario’s teaching profession. The
organization’s goal is to ensure everyone teaching in Ontario’s publicly-funded elementary and secondary
schools is qualified and worthy of the trust placed in them by their colleagues, students and parents.
The College licenses, governs and regulates Ontario’s teaching profession in the public interest. There
are many tools and resources available at www.oct.ca, such as:
Find a Teacher — learn about your children’s teachers’ qualifications
Professionally Speaking — quarterly magazine that keeps members informed on issues that impact
teachers and students in and out of the classroom
The disciplinary process — the OCT investigates and resolves complaints about College members;
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hearings are open to the public and full decisions are available online
Parents are also welcome to subscribe to The Standard, an enewsletter for parents:
http://www.oct.ca/public/public-enewsletter.
CHILD CARE OPTIONS IN ONTARIO
The Ontario government recently launched an advertising campaign to raise public awareness about
child care options in this province. The campaign’s objective is to support and empower parents, so they
can choose child care that suits their family’s needs. It provides information about different types of care,
and indicators of quality in child care settings.
For more information and resources about child care options in our province, visit
www.ontario.ca/childcare. For more information about child care in our schools, including before- and
after-school care options, visit SCDSB’s public website at www.scdsb.on.ca and then click on ‘Schools’ –
‘Before and After School Care.’
PACK A RAINBOW IN YOUR KID’S LUNCH!
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit would like to remind parents
about the importance of a school lunch full of colourful veggies and
fruit. Try some of these tasty kid-friendly ideas to ensure they will eat
what you pack:
Add grated carrot to egg or tuna salad
Pack veggies or fruit in small bite size pieces for easy eating
Prepare veggies and fruit with different tools that change the shape and add interest to your child’s lunch.
Use melon ballers, vegetable crinkle cutters, cookie cutters or even an egg slicer to make some great
shapes. Use a shake of cinnamon on cut fruit if it tends to turn brown - they will enjoy the new flavour to
their favourite apple or banana pieces. If your kid is a dipper, add a small container of yogurt or pudding
for fruit dipping or cottage cheese or hummus for veggie dipping. For more information you can call
Health Connection at 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-5720 and speak with a public health nurse or visit the
health unit website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org.
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Children’s Mental Health Week is May 3 to 9. One in five Ontario children and youth struggle with mental
health concerns - that's about 500,000 kids. Children's Mental Health Week is about promoting positive
mental health, increasing the awareness of signs related to children and youth struggling with mental
health problems, decreasing stigma and understanding how to access community supports that are
available to improve well-being. For more information, visit http://www.kidsmentalhealth.ca/.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS AND LEGAL CUSTODIANS OF STUDENTS
REGARDING OUT OF AREA REQUESTS
Under the Simcoe County District School Board procedures (APM A7000), it is possible for students to
apply for and receive permission to attend an out-of-attendance-area school.
Students will be permitted to continue in attendance as long as space is available. They may be required to
return to their home school or transfer to another school when the capacity of the school they are attending
has been reached and space is required for students residing within the attendance areas.
Even with this permission, however, the responsibility for transportation to and from school is borne by the
out-of-attendance-area student and/or parent/guardian.
IMPORTANT DATES
2nd Semester Mid Term Reports
New York Trip
Prom
Victoria Day
School Council Meeting
Arts Night
Evaluation Days
Commencement
April 30, 2015
April 30 – May 3, 2015
May 9, 2015
May 18, 2015
May 25, 2015 6:00 p.m.
June 2, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
June 18-24, 2015
June 25, 2015
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